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DY1 4BG

Oak Road

Castle & Priory

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Overview

Postcode DY1 4BG is located in a major urban area, within the Castle & Priory ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 303.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
303
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 303.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £44,665 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from DY1 4BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest near DY1 4BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY1 4BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY1 4BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.4 miFollies ParkSmallWalking directions to Follies Park

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
8,658 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.49(+245%)
Vehicle crime
43.42(+567%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.79(+204%)
Other theft
30.48(+436%)
Shoplifting
30.48(+250%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
76.94%
Pakistani
22
5.51%
African
22
5.51%
Other White
12
3.01%
Indian
9
2.26%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
30.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
31.65%
Owns outright
36
25.9%
Social rents from council
27
19.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.42%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Castle & Priory

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £309K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Castle & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,123 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle & Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£350,000£291
Semi-Detached33£211,000£257
Terraced18£211,000£259
Flats17£130,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle & Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,725£94,750£117,500£150,000
2017£240,000£103,500£132,000£117,000
2018£242,750£110,000£148,250£134,975
2019£240,000£99,000£142,675£137,475
2020£279,000£95,500£146,000£139,750
2021£300,000£106,000£165,750£171,250
2022£328,750£123,500£192,000£179,500
2023£346,250£130,000£195,500£170,000
2024£330,000£133,000£196,250£182,000
2025£349,950£125,000£208,500£198,998
2026£350,000£130,000£213,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£148£161£157
2017£208£156£159£143
2018£219£167£165£155
2019£215£167£168£188
2020£247£153£182£171
2021£252£170£208£196
2022£277£191£235£244
2023£275£193£239£195
2024£298£210£236£227
2025£297£196£256£245
2026£274£216£244£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle & Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle & Priory in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY1 4BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202599, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
05 Dec 202558, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EQTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Sept 202584, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4EQTerracedFreehold£230,000
12 Dec 202527, Maple Road, Dudley, DY1 4HLTerracedFreehold£198,000
29 Apr 202532, Oak Road, Dudley, DY1 4BQTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the DY1 4BG postcode area, located within Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY1 4BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPriory Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicablePriory Park Community SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusDudley College of TechnologyFurther education

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY1 4BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY1 4BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCompany Shop10-10b Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4DAWalking directions to Company Shop
0.4 miAldiPriory Road, Dudley, DY1 4DSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miHalesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative StoreDudley, DY1 4SBWalking directions to Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY1 4BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jan McGeough

Castle & Priory - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sonia Kumar

Dudley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyDudleyE14001204
WardCastle & PrioryE05015907
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dudley Priory & Wrens NestE02002005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 006CE01009757
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY1 4BG

Is DY1 4BG (Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest) safe?

The area around DY1 4BG records about 303 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY1 4BG?

The median sale price around DY1 4BG in Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest is £218,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY1 4BG?

There are 15 schools close to DY1 4BG, including Priory Primary School (Requires improvement), Priory Park Community School (Good) and Dudley College of Technology (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY1 4BG?

The closest station to DY1 4BG is Dudley Castle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,013 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY1 4BG?

DY1 4BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY1 4BG (Dudley Priory & Wrens Nest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dudley covering DY1 4BG is Sonia Kumar (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jan McGeough (Reform UK).